Surgical Infection Survivor Now Blogs about SPD at reprocessthis.com

November 15, 2012 11:02 AM Eastern Time

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--“Reprocess This!” a social media site for Sterile Processing
professionals, continues to add to its roster of contributing experts.
The blog’s newest writer is Lena Burgess, CRCST, CHL, CSPDM, a 14-year
veteran of Sterile Processing who oversees seven Sterile Processing
Departments in six states.

“As someone who acquired an MRSA infection after a routine surgical
procedure, I know the importance of utilizing best practices in every
step of Sterile Processing”

As a Clinical Operations Director for IMS (Integrated Medical Systems
International, Inc.), Burgess views her work in the SPD as an
opportunity to advocate for both patients and employees.

“As someone who acquired an MRSA infection after a routine surgical
procedure, I know the importance of utilizing best practices in every
step of Sterile Processing,” said Burgess, who resides in Tennessee.

Earlier this year, www.reprocessthis.com
was launched as an online forum for SPD professionals to share ideas and
information, solve problems together and build a supportive online
community.

The blog is hosted by Integrated Medical Systems International, Inc.
(IMS), a surgical instrument management and consulting company with
facilities in Alabama, Florida, Maryland and Arizona, as well as sales
and clinical teams serving more than 2,500 healthcare facilities
nationwide. IMS provides instrument and device inventory management;
real-time online data and tools to track instruments, tissue and
implants; restoration of instruments to manufacturers’ performance
standards; and on-location clinical personnel to manage sterile
processing and interface with the OR. To learn more, visit www.imsready.com.